Author Archives: Hugh Garvey

These Palm Springs Hotels Are Perfect for a Balmy Winter Getaway

I go to Palm Springs for work several times a year, so I get to try out a different hotel each time. And I’m… Read More

The Story Behind Our Special LA Fires Issue

When disaster struck we shifted our focus to the fires’ assault on the California dream. Our new special issue is an homage to what we’ve lost and a guidebook for reviving what we hold so dear. Read More

The Best Halloween Party Drink Requires 3 Bottles of Booze. Is It Worth It? 

If you can serve clam chowder in a bread bowl and vodka in a watermelon, why can’t you serve a cocktail in a… Read More

I Can’t Stop Making This Vegetable Dumpling Soup (And It’s Vegan!)

Have you ever made a dish that feels like life itself? That fills the kitchen with the aromas of simmering vegetables and the promise of… Read More

I Practice Witchcraft Now Because of This Book

Yet again this Halloween kids will dress up as their heroes and nightmares and adults will dress up like the news or maybe a meme. Read More

More Comforting Than Chicken Soup, This Is the Ultimate 5-Ingredient Fall Dish

I grew up in a Filipino-American household, but for dinner we mostly ate the greatest hits of the late 20th century Midwestern kitchen: spaghetti, hard-shell… Read More

After Years of Searching for the Perfect Luggage, I Finally Found It

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. The perfect luggage is an elusive thing. Read More

This Is the $25 Tool That Every Gardener Needs

Meet your new favorite garden tool: the affordable and beautiful Japanese hori hori knife, the best garden tool for potting, weeding, digging, sawing, and… Read More

The Sunset Travel Awards Are Coming Back for 2021

I don’t need to tell you how hard last year was for everyone in the travel industry—and that includes us at Sunset. In “normal” years,… Read More

Why You Should Subscribe to Sunset Magazine

When I moved to California from New York some 20 years ago, my sister, who was living in Seattle, bought me a subscription to… Read More

This Essential Bar Tool Set Lets You Mix Cocktails Like a Pro (or at Least a Serious Am)

Thank goodness the days of handlebar-moustachioed, suspender-wearing mixologists hand-carving ice cube by cube are long behind us. All along we just wanted a good drink,… Read More

These Mail Order Meat Companies Let You Skip the Grocery Store

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. We’ve sung the praises of mail order… Read More

All Hail the Supreme Liter! Why the 1000ml Bottle of Wine Is the Perfect Format for Right Now

Only a few years ago the liter-sized bottle of wine was a rarity in the wine world: squat and broad shouldered, containing just a glass… Read More

Thomas Keller Dishes on the New French Laundry, Per Se Cookbook

Unless you just landed on the planet, you probably know Thomas Keller is one of the most important chefs in the U.S., if not the… Read More

Our Favorite Holiday Gifts for Cooks

We’re spending more time than ever in the kitchen these days, baking up sourdough, braising meats, and simmering soups, so why not upgrade to the… Read More

Sunset Loves: The Meater Wireless Smart Thermometer

I’m a stickler for temperature control: I know I like my salmon 123 degrees and my steak just about the same. I buy high quality… Read More

What’s in My Kitchen: Cookbook Author Paula Disbrowe

Mail Order Meat Services Are Your Barbecue Savior. Here Are Our Favorites.

The pandemic has changed a lot about how we go about our days, not the least of which is grocery shopping. While thankfully we’ve moved… Read More

Our Favorite Sustainable Seafood Delivery Boxes

Fresh fish is the ultimate summer convenience food: It cooks up fast, freezes well, and is one of the healthiest proteins on the planet. Here… Read More

8 Healthy Sandwiches to Make This Week

1 of 8Thomas J. StoryLemony Kale Avocado Sandwiches The… Read More

5 Easy Cocktails to Beat the Heat

It’s hot out there and it’s been one heck of a week (okay, year). These fresh takes on classic cocktails are perfect for chilling out… Read More

7 Reasons Why You Need to Buy a Gas Grill

Despite my love for the dry high heat of charcoal and the aroma of wood smoke, when time is tight I let my charcoal grills… Read More

The 5 Best Charcoals We’ve Cooked on This Summer

So far this grilling season (which started about a month early thanks to lockdown) I’ve cooked through about 100 pounds of charcoal. I used to be… Read More

The Secret to Simple and Summery Salsa Verde. Plus, 12 Easy Recipes

In a phrase salsa verde is: a bunch of finely chopped green herbs, much less chopped garlic or another allium, sometimes roasted tomatillos, enough oil… Read More